Logan Melia dissects Geese’s Getting Killed… Again! Tour as it reaches The Salt Shed in Chicago on November 1st
I first heard Prostitute in my Spotify discover weekly playlist around the beginning of last summer and as an enthusiast of any kind of noisy or abrasive rock/punk, I pretty much immediately fell in love with their music. The incredibly energetic vocals and playing, combined with angsty yet introspective lyricism make for such a fun listening experience that continues to maintain your engagement. So a couple months when I found out they were playing a show in my home state, I immediately knew I couldn’t miss out. Driving back to Iowa City from my hometown that night led to me … Continued
Masterminded by the Cedar Falls based electro-pop trio Salt Fox, Lost Woods Music Festival 2026 was another spectacular triumph. Building on the success of previous editions, the festival’s fourth year kept what made the experience so special while incorporating a dazzling array of new activities, sights, and sounds.
The 2026 Refocus Film Festival was Refocus’s fifth iteration and it certainly made a splash in Iowa City. Occurring from October 22nd to October 25th, these four days were packed to the brim with a variety of films and programs. The contributors to this article were unfortunately not able to attend all of them, but we were still grateful to experience even a taste of what Refocus had to offer. For those unfamiliar, Refocus Film Festival is a film festival started by Ben Delgado and Andrew Sherbrune, Filmscene’s Programming Director and Executive Director plus Co-Founder. The festival showcases films, new … Continued
Alex Izienicki breaks down the wild ride that was the Chicago Bears’ 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football.
Owen Raefield covers the standout players who powered the Iowa Hawkeyes to a 24-10 win against the Northwestern Wildcats.
I spent Saturday afternoon learning about the ally-industrial complex and the insidious commodification of social justice movements with Tabitha Wiggins (Image via creativemornings.com)
Will Duncan gives a lecture at Witching Hour 2016 about when he was in silent meditation for three years, three months, and three days. Image via: witchinghourfestival.com
Read about Jen Kirkman’s stand-up at the Englert Theatre here. (Image via: jenkirkman.com)
This documentary follows Tony Conrad, a minimalist musician, filmmaker, and artist who passed away earlier this year. Image courtesy of ArtReport.com
Psalm One made her return to Iowa City with an electrifying performance at The Mill on the first night of the Witching Hour Festival. (Image via: AudioTree)
Hip-Hop Kitchen featured freestyle rapping and cooking. Review here. Photo via: facebook.com/witchinghourfestival
A review of the hilarious and interesting show of Super Talent Show and Friends. photo via: facebook.com/WitchingHourIC.com
Read about Night Stories. NE-HI, and White Lung’s performances for Witching Hour here! (Image of White Lung via: witchinghourfestival.com)
Wu Fei played the guzheng in a performance at the Englert for Witching Hour Festival 2016. Image via: wufeimusic.com
First Death is what happens when your professional career ends and you’re forced to change your life plan. Photo via: witchinghourfestival.com
